I went a bit crazy while dress shopping over the past few months and have ended up with 5 dresses. I have the Oleg Cassini in my closet, found the Bonny sample on sale, can’t stop thinking about Lorie, and the last 2 I have ordered onine from stores that allow returns- I couldn’t find samples anywhere locally.

I’m a size 22 normally, which meant I was only able to try on sample dresses at a plus size bridal boutique and at David’s bridal. For the sake of my sanity (and my bridesmaids’) please help me choose!

The top 3 photos are me, the other 2 are models. These are the ones I ordered online but have not seen on me yet.

I say the Allure. I think the Bonny with the natural waist is the most flattering (the Maggie looks great too, though), but I think the Allure is more elegant (I love the bottom dress, but it looks to have a longer waist). The only one I would definitely toss out of the lineup is the Oleg Cassini.

I really like the Bonny sample on you. It is feminime and romantic. The Lorie is my second favorite. Do these dresses have corsets or some structure to them? I think if they do that makes the difference. I know that the Oleg Cassini doesn’t have much structure. If you like a certain silhouette on you try to find it in a dress with some structure(boning /corset). Good luck they are all lovely dresses.

delphinia: Yes, both the Lorie and the Bonny have corsets, but these samples were 2 sizes too large so both are clamped in the back and not laced. The Oleg Cassini definitely has structure. I was actually amazed at the amount of boning it had. But it’s a trumpet shape rather than A-line

I think the Bonny and Allure are pretty much the same fit so either would be great. It’s hard to tell wihtout see the Allure on, but I think the Bonnie is very flattering, great shape, and looks amazing on you. I’d stop right here and go with Bonny! Evelyn looks similar, but wiht a little more poof around the hip so I’m not too crazy bout that one. The Oleg and Lorie are my least favorites, I dont think that shape is nearly as flattering.

OMG. It seriously looks like you dropped 30lbs from dress 2 to dress 3! The Bonny really makes your waist look tiny, and I think it looks great on you. Without being able to see you in the other two dresses, I pick #3.